Salute To The General

Chapter 59 Everyone Benefits

Nathan grunted in reply whereas Penny professed gratefully, "Thank you for escorting us back.”

Penny had suggested the idea that the police escort them back since they had initially been taken

away by the police. This would show their daughter that her parents were not criminals and had not

been arrested.

Jerry quickly answered, "It's no trouble, miss."

"Papa, Mama!” Queenie called out excitedly as she sprinted towards them.

Nathan bent down to scoop his daughter into his arms. The cold look that was on his face earlier

melted to form an adoring smile. His voice was warm as he cooed, "Hello, sweetheart!"

Benson and Leah came over at a more sedate pace. Checking to make sure Nathan and Penny were

alright, they were delighted that the younger couple had returned safely. Turning to the policemen, they

warmly invited them in for some tea.

Jerry declined, "There's no need, sir, ma'am. We were only escorting Mr. Cross and Ms. Smith here

home. We need to get back to work now."

Queenie burst out, "Mister, I thought that the police only arrested bad people. Why did you take away

Papa and

gulped nervously as he broke out in a cold sweat. "Kid, your Papa

here to ask them for their help in

tell them, but we're

Queenie's face evaporated as she

that my Papa

girl's antics. Jerry took this

men.

happy family went back inside the house for a late dinner, chatting and laughing

moment, in

Joseph Myers, Samuel and Miles Smith were relaxing in

face, Samuel flattered Harry, "With you in charge, this

guts, beating up your men like that.

pretty sure he's in jail now, deeply

on Harry's face as he replied, "We're good friends, Harold and

demand thirty million for medical reimbursement. If Cross refuses, he'll just

prison!"

up slowly, "Leigh, thirty million is letting him off

Myers, thirty million

change my mind and say I want fifty million. I'll just keep on demanding

more until they run out of money. After that,

narrowed his eyes as

"Acceptable."

still have some buddies in prison. When

close to breaking, we'll just